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Hotels and Casinos Cannot Afford to Gamble With Employee Safety
Shannon McCallum | July 16, 2020
Travelers with COVID fatigue are flocking to Las Vegas in search of normalcy, but their tendency to ignore safety protocols is putting workers at risk; Employee safety devices and contactless technologies are helping hoteliers protect their people By Shannon McCallum Imagine being able to ride a bike down the middle of Las Vegas Boulevard without fear of oncoming traffic. That was the scene mid June … before visitors from nearby states began driving to the entertainment capital of the world in search of a respite from COVID-19. Las Vegas is open, but it is far from business as usual, and it will take some time for large convention bu
Technology Companies Help Hotels Get Back to Business
Hospitality Upgrade | July 16, 2020
From virtual events to product discounts, these vendors are stepping up to accelerate industry recovery by Fran Worrall, Hospitality Upgrade Editor As the travel industry begins to rally, technology companies are taking steps to help their customers get back to business. Strategies run the gamut from complimentary webinars and virtual learning events to special promotions and discounts, all designed to enable hotels and other hospitality venues to reopen confidently and economically amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Industry giant Oracle Hospitality, with support from HTNG, a global trade association dedicated to uniting hospitality compan
Owned and Managed by Halifax Hospitality the 118-Suite Residence Inn by Marriott Opens in Franklin, Tennessee
Residence Inn by Marriott | July 16, 2020
Franklin, TN – July 16, 2020 – The 118-suite Residence Inn by Marriott hotel in Franklin, Tennessee is now open for business with its upscale, stylish décor that offers flexibility, while creating a unique environment. Located at 8078 Berry Farms Crossing, the all-suite Residence Inn Franklin Berry Farms will operate as a Marriott franchise, owned and managed by Halifax Hospitality of Franklin, Tennessee. Situated in the historic Berry Farms area of Franklin, the Residence Inn Franklin Berry Farms offers its guests convenient access to the historic Carnton House, the Lotz House Museum, SOAR Adventure Tower, Natchez Trace Parkway Bridg
GCommerce Announces Strategic Partnership With Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa
GCommerce | July 16, 2020
The Forbes 5-Star Resort Engages GCommerce Digital Marketing Agency with its Performance-Based Fee Model Park City, Utah, July 16th, 2020 - Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa, a Forbes 5-star and AAA 5 Diamond property, has partnered with GCommerce for digital marketing services. The resort is one of two Forbes 5-star resorts located in Palm Beach. Eau Palm Beach marks GCommerce’s 8th Forbes 5-star property that the company has partnered with, demonstrating the company’s digital marketing expertise in the luxury travel market. “GCommerce was the perfect fit for Eau Palm Beach with their vast experience working with many other Forbes
Devin Mahoney Appointed General Manager of Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town Set to Open in September 2020
Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town | July 16, 2020
Scottsdale, Ariz. (July 15, 2020) - As general manager and chief enthusiast of the soon-to-open Canopy by Hilton Scottsdale Old Town, Devin Mahoney is a veteran of the hospitality industry with more than 16 years of experience opening and bringing to life new hotels in major markets along the West Coast. Set to open in September 2020, Canopy Scottsdale is a full-service hotel designed to offer a curated local experience as an extension of the historic arts district in Old Town. Throughout his career, Mahoney has held a number of general manager and leadership positions within the Kimpton Hotels & Resorts portfolio including Kimpton
Beekeeper to Host ‘Communicating for Agility’ Webinar Featuring Insights From MOHG
Beekeeper | July 16, 2020
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group’s Director Rooms and Quality will share how the iconic hotel chain is engaging and motivating its employees on the long road to recovery Oakland, Calif. And Zurich, July 16, 2020 — With the resurgence of COVID-19 cases in many parts of the world, hoteliers need to be more agile today than ever before. As newly crafted safety and operating protocols continue to evolve, hoteliers must react quickly to ensure that changes are carried out effectively by their frontline employees. Next week Anja Luthje, group director rooms and quality for Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, will join Beekeeper in discussing â€
Rosewood Porto Cervo to Open in 2022 on the Italian Island of Sardinia
Rosewood Hotels & Resorts | July 15, 2020
HONG KONG, July 15, 2020 - Embarking on a new chapter of its European expansion, Rosewood Hotels & Resorts® has been appointed by Quianto Capital Limited to manage Rosewood Porto Cervo, which will open on Sardinia, Italy in 2022. Joining sister properties in Tuscany and Venice as the group's third opening in Italy, this latest jewel in the collection will bring Rosewood's signature style of ultra-luxury hospitality to one of the most sought-after holiday destinations in the Mediterranean. "Rosewood Porto Cervo will showcase our visionary, innovative ambition for creating one-of-a-kind resorts through Rosewood's uniquely sophisticated
The Email Benchmarks – How Is Email Impacting Reopening?
Nicki Graham | July 15, 2020
By Nicki Graham How has reopening affected key email marketing metrics? In our recent Email Benchmark Report, we saw that even through a global pandemic, email continued to reign as the favored channel of communication for marketing and business. It has forged its way as one of the most effective ways to stay connected in a socially distanced world. As stated in our report, we saw a spike in email open and click-through rates and an increase in nights per booking in March and April 2020. This increase in nights per booking was due to a number of factors and different circumstances across the globe, but namely because those hotels